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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Time to redo the transom and add some flotation pods PICS!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="orion_134" data-source="post: 220956" data-attributes="member: 3521"><p>So I priced the Miller Spool Mate 100, wire, tips, and metal for the project...Break Out Another Thousand.</p><p></p><p>I am also planning on buying the CMC PT-35 so that I can trim the motor to get some more speed, but primarily so that I can save it from oyster bars and shoal beds in this area. $500 is way cheaper than than the $900 that Mercury wants just for the hydraulic ram.</p><p></p><p>So my predicament is this: I know that adjusting trim is important to optimize the combo, but I also know that having height adjustability is also important especially when in the fine-tune phase. But, how important is it really and is it worth it?</p><p></p><p>The CMC PT-35 has a set-back of about 5.5", and if I make a DIY manual jack plate from angle aluminum, I'm looking at another 3-4" of setback. Is 8.5"-9.5" of set-back acceptable? Keep in mind this engine weighs approximately 175 lbs.</p><p></p><p>The further back the engine sits, the higher the cavitation plate can sit, plus with my addition of flotation pods...I think I'll be guessing at the height of the cavitation plate unless I have an adjustable jack plate. See my predicament?</p><p></p><p>What do y'all think? Just make a DIY jack plate and bolt the PT-35 to it?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orion_134, post: 220956, member: 3521"] So I priced the Miller Spool Mate 100, wire, tips, and metal for the project...Break Out Another Thousand. I am also planning on buying the CMC PT-35 so that I can trim the motor to get some more speed, but primarily so that I can save it from oyster bars and shoal beds in this area. $500 is way cheaper than than the $900 that Mercury wants just for the hydraulic ram. So my predicament is this: I know that adjusting trim is important to optimize the combo, but I also know that having height adjustability is also important especially when in the fine-tune phase. But, how important is it really and is it worth it? The CMC PT-35 has a set-back of about 5.5", and if I make a DIY manual jack plate from angle aluminum, I'm looking at another 3-4" of setback. Is 8.5"-9.5" of set-back acceptable? Keep in mind this engine weighs approximately 175 lbs. The further back the engine sits, the higher the cavitation plate can sit, plus with my addition of flotation pods...I think I'll be guessing at the height of the cavitation plate unless I have an adjustable jack plate. See my predicament? What do y'all think? Just make a DIY jack plate and bolt the PT-35 to it? [/QUOTE]
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